Climate change or more along the lines of negligence?
The governor and mayor have failed California. Not taking accountability or apologizing for their complete negligence. No more water in the hydrants. Firefighters are completely overwhelmed. 5 people lost their lives. State Farm cancelled fire insurance a few months ago. Why? Many believe these fires are being started on purpose. What’s the story here? More billions sent to Ukraine? Yeah that’ll do it.
People are wanting Gavin Newsom to step down not only because he takes no accountability for the actions, or lack of actions, to prevent such a catastrophic wildfire, but also he thought it would be beneficial to take of photo op of himself by the L.A. fire. Apparently, he didn’t build these water pumping stations he was given millions of dollars in federal funds for almost 10 years ago. The major cut funds for firefighters as well as firing the ones who refused to get the covid vaccine. After she came back from spending two days in Africa when the fires started she gave a press conference and said absolutely nothing. Worthless.
This is really looking to me as more of a unnatural disaster.
Oh, and yes, the state of California us on fire and people are losing everything, but the 9 day funeral of a once in a lifetime ago President must continue on. Priorities.
It’s climate change as well. Note huge swaths of Canada were on fire last year too, and many of the largest wildfires in history have happened in the past 20 years, including in Siberia, Australia, and Alaska. The news will blame Newsom for everything, but it’s in vogue to do that right now. When it’s a record hurricane hitting Florida or Texas, or the power grid failing, they will say “now is not the time to ask questions” and “why can’t you just help us.” The reality is, we have been expanding our cities and suburbs, dumping chemicals in the ocean and atmosphere, and bulldozing nature for profit… it’s not good, and it’s happening everywhere, with the US in the lead.
@errantartist and I totally understand that. I know nothing can be 100% preventable but if there was federal funding to help at least make these disasters less disastrous, why didn’t it happen? We know the climate is worse than it’s been in the past but if there are means to potentially save more lives and save more homes, why isn’t it being done? That’s just what I would like to know and many others have these same questions.
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It is indeed an unnatural disaster because California is mired in so much red tape that very little that is necessary ever gets done or fixed. A big contributor to these raging fires two fold – #1 brush and vegetation builds up too close to structures and it doesn’t get cleared out or kept clear. #2 people are living closer than ever to forested areas that burn. Problem is, I think there are just some places on this earth where people should not live. Or, if they do chose to live there (like in a desert that’s naturally prone to wildfires) then they should be adequately prepared for whatever nature might throw at them. It’s tempting to blame such disasters on the variations of weather and climate but people make choices to live in these places that are vulnerable. That would be like building a house next to a river and then being surprised when it is washed away in a storm. That’s like people living in Florida and along the southern coast ‘ Oh no, another hurricane!” Well, what did you expect? Either you don’t live in these places, or, if you do, it is up to you to understand the risks and be properly prepared.
Years ago I lived in the LA area and I almost got burned out by a forest fire. But, I made the choice to live there. California shakes and bakes (and burns) on a fairly regular basis.
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